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Luton Borough Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Luton Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates10,612Searchable applications
197Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 9,888 approved or refused records
1,953Refused applications
7,935 approved · 1,953 refused · 397 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 7 Aug 2018 to 6 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and Building ControlLocal plan Luton Local PlanPre-application advice Pre-application serviceArticle 4 directions Article 4 directions
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas5 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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More application records
- REF - Application Refused24/00443/FULHH
Erection of a single storey side and rear extensions, front and rear dormer windows and front rooflight to facilitate a loft conversion, all brick work to render and alterations to fenestration. (Retrospective)
30 Chapter House Road Luton LU4 0NN
Received 9 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00444/AMEND
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with roof windows following demolition of existing detached garage. Non-Material Amendment of 23/00829/FULHH dated 10th October 2023. (Adjustments to windows and opening sizes).
25 Mixes Hill Road Luton LU2 7TX
Received 9 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00445/ADV
Temporary display of three non-illuminated hoarding signs.
Land Adjacent Junction 10 To 10A M1 Newlands Road Luton
Received 9 Apr 2024 - REF - Application Refused24/00447/FUL
Erection of two storey attached building to provide a three bedroom end of terrace property with associated parking (Retrospective)
2 The Crossway Luton LU1 5NB
Received 9 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00448/DOC
Conversion and change of use of a residential unit (C3) to Sui Generis (temporary supported accommodation) and erection of a two storey side and single storey rear extension. Discharge of condition 17 (Construction environmental method plan) of Planning permission 23/00691/FUL dated 8th February 2024.
13 London Road Luton LU1 3UE
Received 9 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00449/FUL
Conversion and change of use of doctors surgery to three flats (1 x one bedroom and 2 x two-bedroom) with associated amenity area, car parking and cycle and bin store area.
Conway Medical Centre 49 Westbourne Road Luton LU4 8JD
Received 9 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00450/LAWE
Certificate of lawfulness of existing use - Conversion and change of use of part of the ground floor of the premises to studio flat.
6B Biscot Road Luton LU3 1AT
Received 9 Apr 2024 - REF - Application Refused24/00451/FUL
Change of use from a 6 bed dwelling (C3) to a 5 bed children's care home (C2 residential institution).
115 London Road Luton LU1 3RH
Received 9 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00453/ADV
Display of one externally non-illuminated vinyl fascia sign.
28 Chapel Street Luton LU1 2SE
Received 10 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00454/FUL
Erection of single storey side and single storey rear extensions with front and rear ramps, enlargement of rear dormer, rear patio and alterations to fenestration after demolition of existing garage
9 Saywell Road Luton LU2 0TJ
Received 10 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00455/FULHH
Erection of rear outbuilding with basement
22 Bretts Mead Luton LU1 5NG
Received 11 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00456/FULHH
Erection of a single storey side extension
17 Sutton Gardens Luton LU3 3AF
Received 11 Apr 2024 - Not Required24/00457/PARES
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. Depth 3.15m, Maximum height of extension 3.15m, Height to eaves 3.0m.
25 Rochester Avenue Luton LU2 8EB
Received 11 Apr 2024 - REF - Application Refused24/00458/HHFT
Erection of single storey rear extension with velux rooflight - FAST TRACK
8 Poplar Avenue Luton LU3 2BP
Received 11 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00459/FULHH
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
32 Dunsby Road Luton LU3 2UA
Received 11 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00460/SECMOD
Outline application for the erection of up to 119 residential dwellings following the demolition of the existing college campus with all matters reserved except for access. Minor material amendment of 22/00241/OUT dated 3rd May 2023 (moving the proposed access). Variation of S106 Agreement of Planning Permission No. 23/00985/MMAMD dated 9th January 2024.
Barnfield College Bramingham Business Park Enterprise Way Luton LU3 4BU
Received 11 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00461/FULHH
Erection of single storey rear and first floor side extension
105 Montrose Avenue Luton LU3 1HP
Received 12 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00462/FUL
Alterations to windows permitted under Planning Permission 08/01382/FUL
9 Upper George Street Luton LU1 2RD
Received 12 Apr 2024 - Not Required24/00463/PARES
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. Depth 6.0m, Maximum height of extension 4.0m, Height to eaves 3.0m.
84 Abbey Drive Luton LU2 0LQ
Received 12 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00466/LAWP
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development - Erection of an outbuilding/garden room
102 Peregrine Road Luton LU4 0UX
Received 16 Apr 2024 - REF - Application Refused24/00467/FULHH
Erection of a single and two storey side and rear extension
17 Norton Road Luton LU3 2NX
Received 16 Apr 2024 - PER - Application Permitted24/00468/FULHH
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
46 North Drift Way Luton LU1 5JG
Received 16 Apr 2024 - WDN - Application Withdrawn24/00469/FUL
Erection of a single storey rear extension
57 Oakley Road Luton LU4 9PX
Received 16 Apr 2024 - REF - Application Refused24/00470/LAWP
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development - Erection of a single storey rear extension after demolition of conservatory, a rear dormer and two front rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion and alterations to fenestration
42 Harcourt Street Luton LU1 3QH
Received 16 Apr 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Luton Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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